Curried Pork Burgers with Grilled Red Onion

Recipe courtesy of Canadian Living Magazine.

Ingredients:
• 1 lb lean ground pork
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh coriander
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) Thai curry paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp (10 mL) minced gingerroot
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 3/4 tsp (4 mL) ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• 4 Boston lettuce leaves
Grilled Red Onions:
• 1 half large red onion
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
Preparation:
In large bowl, mix together pork, coriander, feta, curry paste, garlic, ginger, jalapeño pepper, cumin, salt and pepper. Divide into quarters; shape into burgers. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes or for up to 4 hours.

Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each reads 160°F (71°C), about 10 minutes.

Grilled Red Onions: Meanwhile, peel onion; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices. Insert small skewer horizontally through each slice to keep rings in place. Brush both sides with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Place onion on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Serve burgers with lettuce and onions.
Makes 4 servings; count each serving as 3 proteins.